(a) whether the Government is contemplating to open international craft complexes in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, location-wise;
(c) the amount sanctioned to open these international craft complexes;
(d) the main objectives behind opening the international craft complexes; and
(e) the time by which this international complexes are likely to be constructed?
MINISTER OF TEXTILES( SHRI SHANKERSINH VAGHELA )
(a)&(b):The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) has submitted a proposal to the Government for setting up of International Craft Complex in the area earmarked for this purpose in Vasant Kunj Mall being set up by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA).
(c): No amount has yet been sanctioned.
(d): The main objectives of the international Craft Complex include: providing common platform for showcasing best of national and international crafts; provide round the year activities for thematic shows; live demonstration of crafts; cultural exchange programmes etc. to provide impetus to international craft tourism.
(e): It may not be possible to indicate a definite time frame at present as the formal allotment of land is yet to be communicated by DDA.